Are you feeling a bit behind on the latest stories? If you are, check out this week’s edition of #TuesdayTrends, where media update's Emma Beavon breaks down five of the stories that are trending this week.

It’s the start of a new week, and you know what that means: it’s time for #TuesdayTrends! Here are five of the stories that everyone has been talking about:

Mobile storytelling is an alternative form of journalism that gives marginalised voices a platform to share their stories.

A smartphone qualifies as being the most important — and sometimes the only — piece of equipment needed to capture these stories. Mobile storytelling creates a global newsroom as opposed to a traditional one.

media update chatted to Naeemah Dudan from HashtagOurStories about mobile storytelling and how it is changing the traditional view of news broadcasting.

Too many brands have chosen the wrong influencers to promote their brands to the wrong audience (think back to the whole Pepsi and Kendall Jenner saga ...).

Finding the right influencer for your brand can be a mission, and since influencer marketing has become a major part of business, picking the wrong influencer could end up damaging your brand.

media update explains how to find the right one for your business.

5. How to use Tumblr: a beginner’s guide to ‘Tumblarity’

Tumblr is one of those social media platforms that is simply not in the spotlight enough.

Wondering how to use Tumblr and, at the same time, promote your business? While it might look intimidating (and even a little bit confusing), it’s actually super easy to use. Ready to explore the basics of using Tumblr?

media update tumbles through Tumblr with you.

What are your thoughts on this week’s trending stories? Let us know in the comments section below.

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